Guess the Place

[shoot999]

The Royal Navy College Greenwich?

Much to far west, but oh so close to naming it.

[Beachbum]

The Royal Navy College Greenwich?

[shoot999]

A little bit further west John.


So a maritime educational establishment that was active from 68 to 99, although it was in existence at the same location for over 100 years before that under a different name. An Abbey in the grounds that is now a private dwelling surrounded by a housing estate.
One of the older facilities, no longer needed, was moved on and is now considered a 'National Monument.'
The new build was officially opened by Prince Philip in 1976.


 

[John Walker]

HMS Gordon, Gravesend ?

[shoot999]

Coastguard?

Not Coastguard. JohnWalker has been the closest with National Sea Training College. Both in the subject matter taught and location.

[johnfilmer]

Coastguard?

[shoot999]

Anything to do with Thames Lightermen Training ?

No John. Most who went to this establishment ended up with a little more gold braid.

[John Walker]

Anything to do with Thames Lightermen Training ?

[shoot999]

Very close John.



Whilst this establishment  was formed in 1968, it had operated under a different name for a 100 years before that in the same location.

Part of the pre 1968 set up is now a National Monument.

The new complex was officially opened in 1976 by HRH The Prince Philip.


Now part of a wider housing estate.

[John Walker]

The former NSTC and Sea School, Gravesend ?

[shoot999]

Two ideas:

• Some sort of Merchant Marine training establishment.
• fire service.

but I've no idea where.

Your first idea is right MartinR.


Given the above that should narrow down the search areas. Although all that remains today is a plaque, a mosaic and the Abbey, which is now a private house.


The site was opened for business in 1968, with the complex not built to mid 70s.

[MartinR]

Two ideas:

• Some sort of Merchant Marine training establishment.
• fire service.

but I've no idea where.

[John Walker]

Any connection with Sittingbourne/Shell Research Centre ?

[shoot999]

Nonnington Physical Training College?

Not physical training. The majority who passed through this establishment ended up in a uniform of sorts.

[Beachbum]

Nonnington Physical Training College?